Parkinson's Care in North Shore, VA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in North Shore, VA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Franklin County)

6.1%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (6.0% in Franklin County)

1,633

residents 65 or older (45% of North Shore)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list North Shore ZIP codes in their service area

267 North Shore residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 17% in Franklin County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

99 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.1%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving North Shore ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

North Shore compared with Franklin County and Virginia

Census figure	North Shore	Franklin County	Virginia
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.1%	6.0%	7.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.6%	5.7%	6.7%
Residents 65 or older	45%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	27%
Households with no vehicle	1.7%	4.5%	6.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,696	$55,604	—

Older residents in towns around North Shore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Rocky Mount, VA	14 mi	1,133	17%
Vinton, VA	19 mi	1,476	25%
Bedford, VA	19 mi	1,647	25%
Altavista, VA	20 mi	656	18%
Roanoke, VA	22 mi	17,466	25%
Cave Spring, VA	22 mi	4,833	18%

Home health agencies serving North Shore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Care	Roanoke, VA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 265-5980
Centerwell Home Health	Roanoke, VA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 362-7578
Advanced Health Services	Roanoke, VA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy	(540) 994-9811
Medi Home Health Agency	Alexandria, VA	185 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 278-1322
Carilion Home Care Franklin	Rocky Mount, VA	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(540) 489-6383
Enhabit Home Health (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	23 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(540) 774-4970

Nursing homes near North Shore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Franklin Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rocky Mount, VA	15 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 489-3467
Rocky Mount Health & Rehab Center	Rocky Mount, VA	15 mi	3 of 5	180	(540) 483-9261
Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gretna, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 656-1206

Straight-line miles from the center of North Shore. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in North Shore

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,058 monthly median income of North Shore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in North Shore: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in North Shore?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $8,058 monthly median income of North Shore households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in North Shore, VA